prenatal
Translation
prenatal, antenatal
Examples
She is taking prenatal vitamins.
She is taking prenatal vitamins.
The hospital offers prenatal care classes.
The hospital offers prenatal care classes.
Grammar Patterns
prenatal ((noun)) relating to the time before a baby is born Good prenatal nutrition is very important.
Similar Words
Synonyms: antenatal; Antonyms: postnatal
Etymology
From 'pre-' ('before') + 'natal' (from Latin 'natalis', 'relating to birth'). Literally 'before birth'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'pre' = before, 'natal' = birth. It's easy to remember as 'before birth'.